Business
August 14, 2026
by Luke Douglas
First phase of Sun Coast Beach Club scheduled for completion in 15 months
The first phase of the Sun Coast Beach Club in St Thomas is on track for completion in December 2027, following delays in design, financing, and logistics. “The original architectural design was very…
August 14, 2026
Oran A Hall | How your personal financial independence mirrors Jamaica’s Independence
Just as Jamaica’s Independence represents freedom, self-determination, and responsibility for the nation’s future, personal financial independence empowers you to take control of your money, make…
August 14, 2026
Jamaica Stock Exchange profit nearly triples on higher trading activity
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) posted a triple-digit rise in second-quarter profit as increased market activity boosted transaction-related revenue and management cut operating costs, helping offset…
August 14, 2026
TransJamaican Highway revenue jumps by one-quarter as new toll corridor delivers first full quarter
TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) reported revenue of US$28.5 million for the second quarter ended June 2026, a 26 per cent increase year-over-year, as the company benefited from the first…
August 14, 2026
Palace Amusement swings to quarterly profit, eyes Generation Alpha as key to cinema revival
Palace Amusement Company (1921) Ltd returned to profit in its fiscal fourth quarter and is betting on Generation Alpha — children born between 2013 and 2025 — to anchor the next phase of its cinema…
August 14, 2026
Jetcon doubling down on Chinese cars with Arcfox – an electric car
Jetcon Corporation is accelerating its push into Jamaica’s new-vehicle market, buoyed by a surge in earnings from its dealership operations and growing customer acceptance of Chinese automotive…
August 13, 2026
US inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
US inflation declined slightly last month as the cost of gas and groceries slipped, though prices are still rising more quickly than before the Iran war, posing challenges for the White House as the…
August 12, 2026
Can shortage stalls millions of ackee processing; more than 100 workers sent home
An industry-wide shortage of can lids has disrupted Jamaica’s ackee-processing sector during the peak harvest season, forcing lay-offs, slowing factory operations, and leaving millions of ackees…
August 12, 2026
Flow Jamaica revenue dips to US$101 million as hurricane recovery continues
Telecom provider Flow Jamaica generated US$101 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, down from US$104 million a year earlier, as the Liberty Latin America subsidiary continues to…